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Savings Accounts
What you could get with the difference in interest from a high interest savings accountThe interest rate on your savings account can sometimes make the difference between you having a savings goal, and you achieving it.
Eden Radford -
28 Feb, 2024 -
3 min read
Savings Accounts
Some of the top-rated savings accounts in April 2024How long will you be able to make the most of the interest on your savings account? With economists forecasting interest rate cuts later in the year, the days of making maximum interest returns on your wealth may be numbered. There are a few different savings strategies you could consider, which could better suit some household budgets than others.
Mark Bristow -
10 Apr, 2024 -
3 min read
Savings Accounts
Some of the top-rated savings accounts in March 2024How big a difference does your savings account interest rate really make? You may be surprised by the effect that a high-rate savings account could have on your wealth, depending on your saving strategy. Just make sure that the account you choose is one that suits your needs and can help you reach your goals.
Mark Bristow -
15 Mar, 2024 -
3 min read
Home Loans
When will interest rates go down?The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked the cash rate multiple times since May 2022, resulting in home loan rates rising across the country. Millions of Australian homeowners are likely asking themselves: when will interest rates fall again?
Eden Radford -
02 Mar, 2024 -
6 min read
Home Loans
How high will rates go? Here's what experts think about the RBA cash rateThe Reserve Bank of Australia is forecast to hike the cash rate periodically over the next six months. Here's how high experts predict the cash rate hike may climb.
Eden Radford -
05 Mar, 2024 -
5 min read
Home Loans
Some of the top-rated home loans in March 2024Whether you’re buying a property or refinancing a mortgage, if you want to get a better interest rate, you may need to actively go hunting rather than waiting for a deal to fall into your lap. Comparing some of the top-rated home loans on RateCity’s database can help make your search a little simpler, as you can see which loans are offering more value and may better suit your needs.
Mark Bristow -
19 Mar, 2024 -
4 min read
Credit Cards
ANZ increases interest rates on select credit cards for second time in six monthsANZ, Australia’s fourth largest credit card provider, has today increased interest rates across select credit cards by 0.50 percentage points – the second hike in less than six months.
Eden Radford -
22 Feb, 2024 -
4 min read
Credit Cards
Credit card debt rises for the third month in a row as households struggle to clear Christmas debtCredit card debt attracting interest charges has risen for the third month in a row in a sign an increasing number of households are struggling to get on top of their debt in 2024.
Eden Radford -
09 Apr, 2024 -
4 min read
Credit Cards
New year = more debt for Australian credit card holdersHousehold credit card debt rose by more than a quarter of a billion dollars in the month of January as shoppers struggled to clear their debts following a bumper spendathon in November.
Eden Radford -
07 Mar, 2024 -
4 min read
Term Deposits
Some of the top-rated term deposits in April 2024When working out where to invest or deposit your money, should a term deposit get a look-in? While term deposit returns may not be the highest of all investment options, their relative reliability and security could make them worth considering.
Mark Bristow -
12 Apr, 2024 -
3 min read
Term Deposits
Some of the top-rated term deposits in March 2024Could a term deposit help to safeguard part of your wealth from uncertainty? Selecting the best solutions to protect your assets and grow your investments isn’t always easy, but there are a range of options to consider.
Mark Bristow -
15 Mar, 2024 -
4 min read
Personal Loans
Some of the top-rated personal loans in March 2024Data shows Australians are increasingly looking to personal loans to secure finance. However, before committing to a personal loan, it’s important to compare the available options and consider your needs to make sure you’re selecting a loan that offers the most value for your needs.
Mark Bristow -
13 Mar, 2024 -
3 min read
Personal Loans
Some of the top-rated personal loans in April 2024Australians are reportedly moving away from personal loans, in a partial reversal of an earlier uptick in lending activity earlier in the year. While new data shows a decline in personal lending overall, there are still competitive personal loans available for borrowers who know where to look.
Mark Bristow -
09 Apr, 2024 -
3 min read
Car Loans
Some of the top-rated car loans in April 2024In every month of 2024 so far, Australians have broken a record for the number of vehicle purchases. A general swing towards electric vehicles (EVs) and other greener vehicles has also been recorded, with fuel-efficient technologies becoming more and more popular.
Mark Bristow -
09 Apr, 2024 -
3 min read
Car Loans
Some of the top-rated car loans in March 2024Records were made to be broken, at least when it comes to Australians buying cars. As car purchasing accelerates, it’s important for buyers to carefully consider their finance options before committing.
Mark Bristow -
13 Mar, 2024 -
3 min read
Car Loans
Car Loan Smart SearchCar loan calculator which works out how much your car loan interest rate, comparison rate and credit score. Tools such as this will help you view your options for future Loans.
Puneet Patel -
15 Apr, 2024 -
0 min read
Personal Loans
Personal Loan Smart SearchPersonal loan calculator which works out how much your personal loan interest rate, comparison rate and credit score. Tools such as this will help you view your options for future Loans.
Puneet Patel -
15 Apr, 2024 -
0 min read
Home Loans
Big banks vs small banks for mortgagesChoosing your mortgage provider can sometimes involve as much research as locating your ideal property. After all, you wouldn’t purchase the first property you saw without looking inside, so why would you treat your mortgage this way?
Alex Ritchie -
05 Mar, 2024 -
6 min read
Credit Score
Does Afterpay affect your credit score?Shoppers find the buy now, pay later services quite attractive but before you jump in, you should know how these services work and if they impact your credit score.
Vidhu Bajaj -
15 Mar, 2024 -
5 min read